Houses Texas Travis County Austin SoCo 306 Lightsey Rd

$2,500 / Month

306 Lightsey Rd

Austin, TX 78704

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512-568-9868

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

934 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Open Floorplan
1 Car Attached Garage
Living Room
1-Story Property
Central Heating and Cooling System
Ceiling Fan

306 Lightsey Rd

About This Home

Available Now

Rare Find in 78704: 3-Bed, 1-Bath with New Upgrades! Discover the perfect blend of location and modern living at 306 Lightsey Rd, a charming rental cottage in the highly coveted 78704 zip code. This home has been beautifully refreshed and is ready for move-in! Property Features & Upgrades: Spacious Living: This hard-to-find layout offers 3 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bath. Modern Touches: Enjoy a fresh, contemporary feel with brand-new flooring throughout and new appliances in the kitchen. Unbeatable Location & Accessibility: Downtown Proximity: Commuting is a breeze with Downtown Austin just minutes away (10-15 minute drive or a quick bike ride), connecting you to the cityâ€™s major employment and entertainment centers. Walkable Lifestyle: You are just moments from the iconic shops, restaurants, and legendary venues of South Congress (SoCo) and close to the trails at Lady Bird Lake. Dining & Nightlife: Enjoy an array of top-rated local eateries and bars on South Lamar and South Congress, with favorites like Aussies Grill & Beach Bar just a stone's throw away. Campus Convenience: Located just blocks from St. Edward's University, this home is an ideal option for students, faculty, or staff seeking an easy commute. Live the vibrant Austin lifestyle in a refreshed home with a prime, central location. Schedule your showing today!

306 Lightsey Rd is a house located in Travis County and the 78704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Austin Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1964

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Asphalt Roof Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Living Room 1-Story Property Ceiling Fan Laminate Flooring 934 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Built-In Gas Range

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,500 12 Month Lease Term $85 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 04070311560000 Tax Block 2 Tenant pays for all utilities

Lot Details

6,155 Sq Ft Lot South Facing Home Wood Fence Gentle Sloping Lot Back Yard Few Trees

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage Driveway

Schools

Dawson Elementary School Lively Middle School Travis High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater High Speed Internet Cable TV Available Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association Brinwood Sec 04 Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed Medium pets allowed Pet Deposit $100

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Dogs Allowed
Fees not specified

Cats Allowed
Fees not specified

Contact

Listed by Sean Fuentes | eXp Realty, LLC
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Austin Board of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Refrigerator

Neighborhood

SoCo, short for South Congress, is a vibrant neighborhood situated just south of Lady Bird Lake along South Congress Avenue. SoCo is revered for its many eclectic offerings, which include one-of-a-kind shops, eateries, music venues, and galleries that all contribute to the neighborhood’s independent spirit.

The residential communities surrounding South Congress Avenue offer a wide variety of rentals, from luxury apartments to cozy condos and everything in between. Renting in this vicinity places residents within minutes of SoCo’s eclectic haunts, bustling Downtown Austin, and countless scenic parks and greenbelts like the Williamson Creek Greenbelt, Mabel Davis District Park, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Creek Greenbelt, and McKinney Falls State Park.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
St. Edward's University	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Austin C.C., South Austin	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi
Austin C.C., Riverside Campus	Drive:	11 min	5.0 mi
Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus	Drive:	10 min	5.9 mi

306 Lightsey Rd is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from St. Edward's University. It is also near Austin C.C., South Austin and Austin C.C., Rio Grande Campus.

Schools

Dawson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

257 Students

Attendance Zone

Fulmore Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,107 Students

Attendance Zone

Travis High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,137 Students

Attendance Zone

St Ignatius Martyr School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

224 Students

Nearby

San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

150 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Austin include Downtown Station, located 4.2 miles from 306 Lightsey Rd. 306 Lightsey Rd is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 9.4 miles or 20 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Downtown Station	Drive:	7 min	4.2 mi
Plaza Saltillo Station	Drive:	8 min	4.8 mi
M L King Jr Station	Drive:	11 min	6.5 mi
Highland Station	Drive:	13 min	8.9 mi
Crestview Station	Drive:	16 min	9.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Austin	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
San Marcos Amtrak	Drive:	35 min	28.6 mi
Taylor Amtrak	Drive:	50 min	39.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Austin-Bergstrom International	Drive:	20 min	9.4 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 306 Lightsey Rd.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
South First Square	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
South Congress Square	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
The X-Change Center	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi

306 Lightsey Rd has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)	Drive:	5 min	3.5 mi
Lady Bird Lake	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
Zilker Botanical Garden	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi

306 Lightsey Rd has 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, and Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access).

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
St. David's South Austin Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Austin Oaks Hospital	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas	Drive:	7 min	4.9 mi

306 Lightsey Rd has 3 hospitals within 4.9 miles, the nearest is St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Randolph Air Force Base	Drive:	77 min	63.5 mi
Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation	Drive:	105 min	82.5 mi

306 Lightsey Rd is 63.5 miles from Randolph Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation.